• Cruise Control
• Front Occupant Side Air Bags
• Multi CD Player
• Power Steering
• Power Brakes
• Power Door Locks
• Power Windows
• Radial Tires
• Alloy Wheels
• Trip Odometer
• Tachometer
• Air Conditioning
• Interval Wipers
• Console
• Vanity Mirror
• Day/Night Lever
• Front Bucket Seats
• Reclining Seats
• Center Arm Rest
• Digital Instruments
• Power Convertible Top
• Leather Upholstery
• Map Lights
• Dual Power Mirrors
• AM/FM Stereo Radio
• Anti-Lock Brakes
• Dual Power Seats
• Elec. Steering Adjust.
• Traction Control
• Rear Window Defroster
• Dual Air Bags (SIR)
• Dual Climate Control
• Homelink System

Dimensions

• 18 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
• Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 6.9
• External dimensions: overall length (inches): 186.3, overall width (inches): 72, overall height (inches): 52.1, wheelbase (inches): 107.2, front track (inches): 60.5, rear track (inches): 60.2 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.2
• Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 37.2, front hip room (inches): 53.7, front leg room (inches): 42.7, front shoulder room (inches): 57.3 and interior volume (cu ft): 52.6
• Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,775

Performance

• 3,948 cc 3.9 liters V 8 front engine with 86.1 mm bore, 85.1 mm stroke, 10.8 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
• Emission control level California
• Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 23 and EPA city (mpg): 17
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• Power: 209 kW , 280 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 286 ft lb , 388 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
• Premium unleaded fuel 91
• Rear-wheel drive
• Wishbone front and rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs

Comfort

• 12v power outlet: front and 1
• Air conditioning with climate control
• Alpine RDS audio system with AM/FM, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer
• Audio anti-theft protection: integrated in dash
• Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
• Automatic five-speed transmission with lock-up, electronic control, shift lever on floor, 3.22:1 first gear ratio, 2.29:1 second gear ratio, 1.54:1 third gear ratio, 1:1 fourth gear ratio, 0.71:1 fifth gear ratio and 3.07:1 reverse gear ratio 5R55S
• Bucket electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, three adjustments and tilt adjustment , bucket electrically adjustable passenger seat with one adjustment and tilt adjustment
• Cargo area light
• Clock
• Coming home device
• Cruise control
• Delayed/fade courtesy lights
• Door ajar warning
• Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
• Driver and passenger power partial-painted door mirrors
• Driver and passenger vanity mirror
• Eight speaker(s)
• Element antenna
• External temperature
• Floor covering: carpet in load area
• Floor mats
• Front ashtray
• Front power windows with one one-touch
• Front reading lights
• Front seat center armrest
• Front seats cigar lighter
• Front seats cup holders fixed
• Full dashboard console , full floor console with covered storage box
• Garage door opener
• Illuminated entry system
• Leather covered electrically adjustable multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
• Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl
• Lockable glove compartment
• Low fuel level warning
• Low washer fluid level warning
• Luxury trim alloy on doors and alloy on dashboard
• Passenger seat secondary ventilation controls
• Remote audio controls
• Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
• Seating: two seats
• Tachometer
• Vehicle speed proportional power steering
• Ventilation system with recirculation setting

Exterior

• Body color front and rear bumpers
• Coefficient of drag: 0.38
• Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
• Electric softtop convertible roof with glass rear window
• Fixed rear window with defogger
• Front and rear all seasons tires with 235 mm tire width, 50% tire profile and V tire rating
• Front and rear alloy wheels with 17 inch rim diam, 7.5 inch rim width and partial wheel covers
• Front fog lights
• Headlight control with time delay switch-off and dusk sensor
• Heat reflective glass
• Metallic paint
• Rear view mirror
• Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
• Tinted glass on cabin
• Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe

Safety

• 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
• Driver front airbag , passenger front airbag with occupant switch off
• Electronic brake distribution
• Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
• Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
• Four-wheel ABS
• Front side airbag
• Immobilizer
• Peripheral anti-theft protection
• Remote power locks
• Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats

These tests were performed on the Ford Thunderbird 2-DR Convertible
2004 Ford Thunderbird VS. Other Heavy Passenger Cars

Frontal Impact - Driver
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5

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	Head
	36.9

	Chest
	53.3

	Left_Leg
	72.8

	Right_Leg
	69.8

Frontal Impact - Passenger
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5

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	Head
	85.3

	Chest
	70

	Left_Leg
	54.2

	Right_Leg
	10.6

Side Impact - Driver
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5

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Missing Data

Side Impact - Passenger
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5

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Missing Data

Recall Campaign #04V330000

• Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY WELDED.
• Consequence: THE SEAT MAY NOT PERFORM AS INTENDED DURING A CRASH WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.
• Action: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON THE POWER SEATS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

• Anti-Corrosion - 60 mo / unlimited mi
• Full Warranty - 36 mo / 36,000 mi
• Powertrain Warranty - 36 mo / 36,000 mi
• Roadside Assistance - 36 mo / 36,000 mi